The View from The Shard

London isn’t short of spectacular – and spectacularly tall – viewpoints, but The View from The Shard is supreme. At 310 metres, The Shard isn’t only the tallest building in London, it’s the tallest in the whole of Western Europe, and offers guests a sensational experience, starting when you enter on the ground floor.

The experience

Access to three different viewing platforms, including 360° views on Level 69 and the open-air floor on Level 72

Nearly twice the height of London’s next tallest viewpoint

View stretches to 40 miles (64km) on a clear day

No time restrictions – stay as long as you like

For the ultimate luxury, enjoy a glass of Champagne as you admire the views

Why buy from us?

Save up to 10% compared to buying on the day

No booking fee

Tickets are for priority entry – no waiting in line

This product is sold by VisitBritain and is provided by our supplier, Shard Viewing Gallery Management.

If your chosen arrival time is unavailable, you will be allocated an arrival time within two hours after your chosen time

For example, if you would like to visit at 2pm but this time is unavailable, you will be given tickets for an arrival time between 2.30pm and 4pm

If there are no available timeslots within 2 hours of your chosen one, we will contact you

Opening times:

23 April - 2 November

Last Entry

Monday

10am - 10pm

9pm

Tuesday

10am - 10pm

9pm

Wednesday

10am - 10pm

9pm

Thursday

10am - 10pm

9pm

Friday

10am - 10pm

9pm

Saturday

10am - 10pm

9pm

Sunday

10am - 10pm

9pm

Please note:

After you have placed your order, you will receive tickets via email within one day.

Tickets will be issued for the following day, but only if your order is placed by 2pm GMT

Postal tickets are not available

Please print the e-tickets and take them with you to the Shard or scan them from your phone at the turnstile to allow access to the View from the Shard

Once the ticket has been issued,the date and time cannot be changed

Opening times can be subject to change. VisitBritain will be in touch with you in such cases

Reviews

“… pretty damn spectacular” Time Out London blog

“Do look down, the view’s lovely.” Evening Standard

“… I could have stayed all day.” The Financial Times

“It is undeniably unique… it is hard not to conclude that this will become a definitive London experience.” The Guardian

“Yours for £25: the best view in town... It’s London as you’ve never seen it before.” The Times

“…a view that will excite and enthral” Mail Online

The Experience

The View from The Shard isn’t just a single viewpoint – there are three levels of viewing space, each offering guests a different dimension to their experience.

The high-speed ‘kaleidoscopic’ elevators (wheelchair accessible) feature televisions in the ceiling showing intriguing special effects and, after a brief stop on Level 33 to change elevators, take you to Level 68. Take advantage of the official Shard gift shop on the bottom floor, where you can buy your souviners to remember your amazing experience.

Level 69 features spectacular 360° views across the whole city and allows visitors to look down on the skyscrapers that seem so tall from street level. The view of London is well accommodated by the Shard’s guest ambassadors who are always on hand and can point out any landmark in London for you. You won’t be short of landmarks to point at either, as The View From The Shard gives its guests commanding views of the Tower of London, the London Eye, Canary Wharf, HMS Belfast, St. Paul’s Cathedral and many more.

You’ll be open to the elements after you’ve climbed the stairs to Level 72, also known as the open-air Skydeck. You’ll get a one-of-a-kind experience with the Skydeck’s open top ceiling, where visitors can gaze into the sky. From here you’ll be able to see where The Shard gets its name, as you look up to see each facet of the building extending skyward to form the building’s jagged, glass-like pinnacle.

Plenty of attractions promise a great view of London, but nothing will take your breath away quite like The View From The Shard.

Champagne at The Shard

Receive a glass of Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial Champagne as you arrive at the viewing deck

Save up to 10% when you buy in advance

Select 'Adult + Champagne' when buying your tickets

Visitors must consent to security checks including body and baggage scans

All children must be accompanied by an adult

Sharp items in baggage or in pockets are not permitted

Bags larger than 55 x 38 x 20cm are not permitted and cannot be left in a cloakroom

Pushchairs, prams and buggies are not permitted to go further than the lobby area, and cannot be left in a cloakroom

Tickets valid only for date and time shown

No restriction on length of visit

Attraction is closed 25 December

Interpretative guides available in Arabic, Mandarin and simplified Chinese, Japanese, Brazilian Portugese, French, German and Spanish.

You must state your preferred date and time when purchasing. This will be entered into the booking system, and you will receive a ticket via email that you must print and take to the attraction along with valid photo ID.

Visitors are advised to use London Bridge station if travelling by Tube. The area is also served by numerous bus routes.